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Saleen S281 3v

Saleen S281 3v



The first Mustang in the line-up is the Saleen S281 3V. It's the base model so-to-speak. This car has 35Hp more than a stock Ford Mustang. It comes with 335HP @5200 rpm and 345 lb-ft of torque @4500rpm. The engine is the 4.6L 3-valve SOHC V8. Below is the list of components Saleen puts on these cars.

This Saleen S281 3v an awesome entry level Saleen. This has the looks, the performance, and the power to cruise in the sun. And even have a little fun as long as you keep it under the speed limit ;) !

Starting at:
$43,999 coupe
$48,999 convertible

2008 Saleen S281 3V Specifications

ENGINE

- 281 CID (4.6L) 3-Valve SOHC V8
- 335 HP @ 5200 RPM
- 345 lb-ft TQ @ 4500 RPM
- 24 lb/hr Fuel Injectors
- 98 mm MAF
- Hi-flow Inlet Tube, Air Box Cover & Filter
- Power Pulleys & SFI Approved Damper
- PowerFlash™ Performance Calibration
- 2.5” Stainless Steel Center Exhaust System

OPTIONAL

- Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator (MT Only)

DRIVETRAIN

- 5 Speed Manual Trans
- 8.8” axle w/3.73:1 Final Drive

OPTIONAL

- 5 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
with 3.31:1 Final Drive
- 3.73:1 Final Drive (Manual trans Only)
- 3.73:1 MaxGrip™ Speed Sensitive LSD (Manual Trans Only)

RACECRAFT SUSPENSION

- Sport Tuned Coil Springs
- Sway Bars, 1.38” w/HD Bushings (F), 0.79” (R)
- Front Struts (N2), Rear Shocks (N2)
- Three-Link Live Rear Axle w/Panhard Rod

BRAKING SYSTEM

- Power Assisted 4 Wheel Disc Brakes w/ABS
- 12.4” Vented Front Disc
- 11.8” Vented Rear Disc

OPTIONAL

- 14” Slotted & Vented Front Disc with 4-Piston Calipers, ABS

WHEELS & TIRES

- Alloy 7 Spoke Wheels
- 20” x 9” (F), 20” x 10” (R)
- High Perf. Pirelli P-Zero Rosso Tires
- 275/35zr20 (F), 275/40zr20 (R)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System

OPTIONAL

- Chrome Finished Wheels
- Forged 5 Spoke One-Piece Wheel Upgrade
- 20” x 9” (F), 20” x 10” (R)

INTERIOR

- Leather Performance Driving Seats w/Louvered Head Rest, Contrast Stitching and Panels
- 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat and Power Lumbar
- 6 Gauge Instrument Cluster w/200 MPH Speedo
- Twin-Gauge Pod w/Water Temperature & Oil Pressure
- Chrome Dash Vent Bezels
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Badge
- Leather Shift Boot with Contrast Stitching
- Leather Wrapped Billet Shift Knob & Short-Throw Shifter
- Performance Driving Pedals w/Driver Foot Brace
- Serialized Dash Plaque
- S281 Floor Mats and Aluminum Door Sill Plates
- Saleen Key Fob
- One-Touch Up/Down Power Windows
- Shaker 500 Am/6cd/Sound System
- Two Power Outlets
- Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers
- Air Conditioning
- Rear Window Defroster
- Dual Power Side-View Mirrors
- Saleen/Eagle One Detail Kit
- Owner’s Document Portfolio and Warranty Guide

OPTIONAL

- Shaker 1000 Am/6cd/Sound System
- Rockford Fosgate “Punch” Sound System Upgrade

EXTERIOR

- Injection Molded Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) Front/Rear Fascias
- Injection Molded TPO Side Skirts and Door Cladding
- Front Grille
- Integrated Front Turn Signals
- Rear Center Body Panel
- Rear Spoiler and End Caps
- Quarter Window Trim
- S281 Graphics and Identification
- Saleen Windshield Graphic
- Engine Bay Plaque w/serial number
- Front Bumper w/serial number
- Championship Wreath Graphic

OPTIONAL

- Supercharged Appearance Package
- Body Colored Mirror Caps
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
- Scenic Roof
- Speedster Package (Convertible Only)
- Convertible Sport Bar (Convertible Only)

SAFETY & SECURITY

- Dual-Stage Airbags
- Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
- Crash Severity Sensor
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch) Safety Seats
- Remote Keyless and Illuminated Entry System
- 3-Point Safety Belts for All Seating Positions
- Side Impact Door Beams

COLOR COMBINATIONS

- Exterior Color/Graphic Color/Wheel Color
- Performance White Clearcoat/Blue/Silver
- Performance White Clearcoat/Black/Silver
- Torch Red Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Black Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Vista Blue Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Silver Clearcoat Metallic/Black/Silver
- Grabber Orange/Black/Silver
- Vapor Clearcoat Metallic/Black/Silver
- Dark Candy Apple Red Clearcoat/Silver/Silver
- Alloy Clearcoat Metallic/Silver/Silver
- Windveil Blue Blue/Silver/Silver

GENERAL DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES

- Vehicle Weight 3550 lbs
- Weight Distribution 53/47 (F/R)
- Wheelbase 107.10 in
- Track 62.8 in/63.9 in (F/R)
- Width 74.0 in
- Length 189.1 in
- Height 56.0 in
- Trunk Space 13.1 cu ft
- Fuel Capacity 15.7 gal

All information and specs are from Saleen. Check out some photos of the Saleen S281

Saleen S281 3v

Saleen S281 3v

Saleen S281 3v

Saleen S281 3v Convertible

Saleen S281 3v Convertible



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